Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

About Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is a research oriented study of various significant areas of pharmacy which are designed to provide an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of these areas. The Faculty of Pharmacy offers a two year Doctorate Degree program in Pharmacy which seeks to impart within the students a specialised research based understanding of pharmaceutical medicine and explore other avenues in the field. The scope of this program includes the purpose of diagnosing the various causes of diseases and the manner and methods through which they can be treated. Beyond merely the treatment protocols and procedure, the field of pharmacy also explores various forms of practical research which can be utilised as a way of eradicating disease causing virus and curbing their spread for the welfare of humanity. As a way of providing the highest form of practical training to the students, the Faculty of Pharmacy is equipped with state of the art facilities and laboratories for research and novel innovations. The program provides a comprehensive approach to the study of pharmacy which provides a platform for the students and faculties to innovate and patent novel treatment modalities. The program goes on to develop and nurture the research skills and abilities of the students as a way of producing a reliable and credible knowledge base in the scope of pharmacy.

Program Outcomes

Why Study Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

The significance of research in the discovery of new knowledge and pharmacy based innovations is prioritized in the field of pharmaceutical sector. The doctorate program provides opportunities for students to further explore various areas of specializations through research and development. In addition to this, the pharmaceutical industries are ever growing, thus always in demand for capable human resources with the abilities and skills to navigate the industry and bring solutions to humanity. The program is integrated with medicine, thus students who get to pursue this program have a career leverage in the pharmacy sector, with prospective careers in:

Pharmaceutical Research

An ability to navigate the various streams of the pharmaceutical industry, and display effective career competencies.

Pharmaceutical Research

An ability to navigate the various streams of the pharmaceutical industry, and display effective career competencies.

Pharmaceutical Research

An ability to navigate the various streams of the pharmaceutical industry, and display effective career competencies.

Pharmaceutical Research

An ability to navigate the various streams of the pharmaceutical industry, and display effective career competencies.

Drug Inspector

The ability to develop the relevant soft skills and professional ethics which are vital for navigating the career landscape.

Drug Inspector

The ability to develop the relevant soft skills and professional ethics which are vital for navigating the career landscape.

Drug Inspector

The ability to develop the relevant soft skills and professional ethics which are vital for navigating the career landscape.

Drug Inspector

The ability to develop the relevant soft skills and professional ethics which are vital for navigating the career landscape.

Academicians

The ability to conduct effective forms of research and experimentation in the various streams of pharmaceutical related sciences.

Academicians

The ability to conduct effective forms of research and experimentation in the various streams of pharmaceutical related sciences.

Academicians

The ability to conduct effective forms of research and experimentation in the various streams of pharmaceutical related sciences.

Academicians

The ability to conduct effective forms of research and experimentation in the various streams of pharmaceutical related sciences.

Chemical Technician

An ability to understand and comprehend the new forms of technologies and innovate solutions for the welfare of the society.

Chemical Technician

An ability to understand and comprehend the new forms of technologies and innovate solutions for the welfare of the society.

Chemical Technician

An ability to understand and comprehend the new forms of technologies and innovate solutions for the welfare of the society.

Chemical Technician

An ability to understand and comprehend the new forms of technologies and innovate solutions for the welfare of the society.

Curriculum

Human Anatomy & Physiology	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutics	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Biochemistry	Remedial Mathematics
Elective-1 (Compulsory Subject :1)
Biology
Remedial Mathematics

Human Anatomy & Physiology	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutics	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Biochemistry	Remedial Mathematics
Elective-1 (Compulsory Subject :1)
Biology
Remedial Mathematics

Human Anatomy & Physiology	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutics	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Biochemistry	Remedial Mathematics
Elective-1 (Compulsory Subject :1)
Biology
Remedial Mathematics

Human Anatomy & Physiology	Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutics	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Biochemistry	Remedial Mathematics
Elective-1 (Compulsory Subject :1)
Biology
Remedial Mathematics

Pathophysiology	Pharmacology - I
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	Community Pharmacy
Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals	Pharmacotherapeutics - I

Pathophysiology	Pharmacology - I
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	Community Pharmacy
Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals	Pharmacotherapeutics - I

Pathophysiology	Pharmacology - I
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	Community Pharmacy
Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals	Pharmacotherapeutics - I

Pathophysiology	Pharmacology - I
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	Community Pharmacy
Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals	Pharmacotherapeutics - I

Pharmacology - II	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacotherapeutics - II	Pharmaceutical Formulations

Pharmacology - II	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacotherapeutics - II	Pharmaceutical Formulations

Pharmacology - II	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacotherapeutics - II	Pharmaceutical Formulations

Pharmacology - II	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacotherapeutics - II	Pharmaceutical Formulations

Pharmacotherapeutics - III	Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Hospital Pharmacy	Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Pharmacy	Clinical Toxicology

Pharmacotherapeutics - III	Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Hospital Pharmacy	Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Pharmacy	Clinical Toxicology

Pharmacotherapeutics - III	Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Hospital Pharmacy	Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Pharmacy	Clinical Toxicology

Pharmacotherapeutics - III	Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Hospital Pharmacy	Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Pharmacy	Clinical Toxicology

Clinical Research	Clerkship
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics	Project Work
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring

Clinical Research	Clerkship
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics	Project Work
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring

Clinical Research	Clerkship
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics	Project Work
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring

Clinical Research	Clerkship
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics	Project Work
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring

Internship

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About Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Program Outcomes

Why Study Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Pharmaceutical Research

Pharmaceutical Research

Pharmaceutical Research

Pharmaceutical Research

Drug Inspector

Drug Inspector

Drug Inspector

Drug Inspector

Academicians

Academicians

Academicians

Academicians

Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Duration: 6 years (Term System)

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